NC18 over Hickory Creek
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2532 · Structure no. 000000000450017
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC18 over Hickory Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 96 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is NC18 over Hickory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over Hickory Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.